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Scammers targeting local residents Kawartha Media Group Having heard a number of customers complain of being targeted, Jonathan Kennedy of Terr Tech Computer Solutions wasn't too surprised when the scammers dialled him up recently. And he was more than happy to play along. While the call came from an ... See all stories on this topic »

Minivan scammer preys on families The Beacon Herald By KELLY PEDRO QMI AGENCY For more than a year he's roamed London parking lots, looking for Montana or Venture minivans. Sidling up to one, he bends over, like he's tying a shoe. Then, he releases a plug that sends a fuel-supply signal to the engine. ... See all stories on this topic »

Albemarle Police Warn of Scam NBC 29 News The scammer making these calls is advising the person on the receiving end that there is a warrant for their arrest. The scammer then advises that if money is sent to them they will dispose of the warrants. These scammers are very persistent stating ... See all stories on this topic »

Man Bilked of $40K From Scammer Calling To Say Grandson Was in Need Patch.com By Catherine Galioto A man was robbed of more than $40000 in a phone and wire scam when a caller lied and said his grandson was in trouble, police said. After a greeting card arrived in the mail from the actual grandson, the victim discovered the ruse ... See all stories on this topic »

Scary Holiday Gift Card Scam: Don't Get Fooled The Stir Then the scammer uses the activation code to spend the money the purchaser eventually puts on that card. The purchaser and the recipient lose. As for what you can do, SIGH. Not a whole lot, but there are a few things. First, buy gift cards that are ... See all stories on this topic » The Stir

Officials warn of foreign lottery scams Topeka Capital Journal The scammer may ask the consumer for a bank account number to deposit the funds, but in reality they are obtaining this information in order to make unauthorized withdrawals. "The Kansas Lottery is the only legally operating lottery in the State of ... See all stories on this topic »

Multiple phone scam reports in Regina News Talk 650 CKOM It occurs when a mark gets a phone call telling them they have won a lottery or prize, but in order to claim it they must send money to the scammer. The majority of scams request money to be transferred using a money transfer service. ... See all stories on this topic » News Talk 650 CKOM

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